Armed Police Descend on Hove After Gun Scare
At 9.40am, armed officers stormed Clarendon Road in Hove following reports of a man spotted with a firearm.
Two Men Arrested Over Suspected Illegal Gun
Police arrested two suspects: a 28-year-old Worthing man and a 41-year-old Brighton local. Both remain in custody, facing charges for possession of a firearm without a certificate.
Police Confirm No Wider Threat
A Sussex Police spokesman reassured the public, saying, “This is believed to be an isolated incident that does not pose a wider risk to the community.
Road Shutdown Causes Morning Chaos
Clarendon Road was sealed off for several hours as officers conducted their investigation.